Reviving High Streets: Beyond Retail Dominance
In a recent report by the House of Lords Built Environment Committee, titled 'High Streets: Life beyond retail', it's...
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Aldi Seeks Planning Reform with Government for Faster Store Openings
Aldi is in discussions with the government to speed up new store openings by investing in planning reform, as...
Sunak’s Plan to Revitalize UK High Streets by 2025
Rishi Sunak promises to reduce the number of empty high street shops by 2025 if elected as Tory leader,...
Bridging the Digital Skills Gap: Supporting Small Retail Businesses’ Social Media Needs
Small retail businesses across the country are struggling to keep up with the digital marketing landscape, according to a...
BPF Opposes Uncontrolled Conversions of High Street Properties to Residential
In a recent development, the British Property Federation (BPF) has launched an appeal against the government's proposed "uncontrolled conversions"...
High Streets Task Force Appoints 150 Experts to Aid Post-Pandemic Recovery
In a bid to support England's high streets post-pandemic, the High Streets Task Force has appointed 150 professionals from...
£95m High Street Recovery Fund to Revitalize Historic English Town Centers
In a bid to revive England's struggling high streets, a £95m government-funded scheme called High Streets Heritage Action Zone...
Usdaw Urges Chancellor for Retail Industry Recovery Plan
In Wednesday's economic statement, Usdaw urges the chancellor to announce an "urgent recovery plan" for the struggling retail industry....
New £617m Fund for SMEs in Shared Office Spaces Announced
Small businesses in shared office spaces, market traders, and small charities can now access a new £617 million funding...
Debenhams’ CVA: £8.5m Loss for Local Authorities in Business Rates
Debenhams's Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) could cost up to 59 local authorities £8.5 million in lost revenue, as the...